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  • eLearning Solutions For Your Workplace Icon
    eLearning Solutions For Your Workplace

    eloomi is an eLearning solution for your workplace to train, retain and engage employees.

    eloomi combines Learning Management (LMS), Onboarding, Authoring, and continuous Performance Management tools in a cloud-based solution. It allows companies to optimize skill training, onboarding and employee development with strong user experience to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction. As a white label solution, the platform can be customized to mirror a company's branding and logo.
  • Powering the next decade of business messaging | Twilio MessagingX Icon
    Powering the next decade of business messaging | Twilio MessagingX

    For organizations interested programmable APIs built on a scalable business messaging platform

    Build unique experiences across SMS, MMS, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp – with our unified messaging APIs.
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    scrcpy

    scrcpy

    Display and control your Android device

    scrcpy is an application for displaying and controlling your Android device through USB connection (or over TCP/IP). It is cross-platform (GNU/Linux, macOS and Windows) and does not require any root access. scrcpy displays only the device screen but offers great performance (30~60fps) and quality (1920×1080 or above). It’s got low latency (35~70ms) and a very low startup time (less than a second). It offers plenty of great features and is non-intrusive, with nothing left installed inside the device. scrcpy works with Android devices with at least API 21 (Android 5.0) and adb debugging must be enabled on the device.
    Downloads: 12,969 This Week
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    HP Linux Imaging and Printing

    HP Linux Imaging and Printing

    Hewlett-Packard's Linux imaging and printing software

    The Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing Project provides a unified single and multi-function connectivity solution for Linux. For support and help, please visit https://launchpad.net/hplip
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    Downloads: 8,688 This Week
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    gPhoto
    gPhoto is a program and library framework that lets users download pictures from their digital cameras. The libgphoto2 library gives you access to hundreds of models of digital cameras on several platforms. GIT repo and Issue tracker lives at https://github.com/gphoto/ these days.
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    Downloads: 3,716 This Week
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    Capture2Text

    Capture2Text

    Quickly OCR part of the screen and save resulting text to clipboard

    Capture2Text enables users to quickly OCR a portion of the screen using a keyboard shortcut. The resulting text will be saved to the clipboard by default. Supports 90+ languages including Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. Portable and does not require installation. See http://capture2text.sourceforge.net for details.
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    Downloads: 3,331 This Week
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  • An All-in-One EMR Exclusively for Therapy and Rehab. Icon
    An All-in-One EMR Exclusively for Therapy and Rehab.

    Electronic Medical Records Software

    Managing your therapy and rehab practice is a time-consuming process. You spend hours on paperwork, billing, scheduling, and more. Raintree’s Therapy & Rehab EHR is here to help you manage your practice more efficiently. With our all-in-one solution, you’ll get the tools you need to streamline your therapy and rehab practice, improve patient care, and get back to doing what you love.
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    GraphicsMagick

    Swiss army knife of image processing

    GraphicsMagick provides a set of commandline tools and programming APIs for manipulating, editing, and converting raster and vector images. It is derived from ImageMagick, with the objective of providing better stability and performance than ImageMagick while retaining the original MIT/X11 license.
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    Downloads: 2,482 This Week
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    Captura

    Captura

    Capture Screen, Audio, Cursor, Mouse Clicks and Keystrokes

    Capture Screen, WebCam, Audio, Cursor, Mouse Clicks and Keystrokes. Captura is 100% free. You don't need to spend a penny. You can support by donating or just starring the repository. Source-code for Captura is available on GitHub under the terms of the MIT license. Available in over 30 languages. Very simple to translate. Captura can run unobtrusively remaining minimized to the System Tray. Hello developers! Captura can be used from your terminal. Only for Portable builds. Take ScreenShots and control recordings from the keyboard even when Captura is in System Tray using Configurable Hotkeys. Captura can do the much-demanded task of mixing Microphone input audio and Speaker output audio. Mouse Clicks and Keystrokes can be shown in the recordings. Options are present for customization. Captura can capture specific regions using the Region Selector.
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    NAPS2 - Not Another PDF Scanner

    NAPS2 - Not Another PDF Scanner

    Scan documents to PDF and other file types, as simply as possible.

    Visit NAPS2's home page at www.naps2.com. NAPS2 is a document scanning application with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. Scan your documents from WIA- and TWAIN-compatible scanners, organize the pages as you like, and save them as PDF, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, and other file formats. Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux. NAPS2 is currently available in over 40 different languages. Want to see NAPS2 in your preferred language? Help translate! See the wiki for more details.
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    Downloads: 1,606 This Week
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    ShareX

    ShareX

    Screen capture, file sharing and productivity tool

    ShareX is a lightweight free and open source program that allows you to capture or record any area of your screen and share it with a single press of a key. ShareX offers numerous methods of capture including full screen, monitor, freehand and so much more. It also features plenty of customizable after-capture tasks and supports more than 80 different image, text, and file hosting services, as well as many URL shortening and sharing services.
    Downloads: 64 This Week
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    digiCamControl

    digiCamControl

    Free camera control solution

    digiCamControl is an free and open source software. This allows you to save time by transferring images directly from your camera to your computer as you take each shot and allow to control camera shooting parameters.
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    Downloads: 2,139 This Week
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  • JobNimbus Construction Software Icon
    JobNimbus Construction Software

    For Roofers, Remodelers, Contractors, Home Service Industry

    Track leads, jobs, and tasks from one easy to use software. You can access your information wherever you are, get everyone on the same page, and grow your business.
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    Open Camera

    Open Camera

    Camera app for Android.

    Open Camera is an Open Source Camera app for Android(TM) phones and tablets. * Get it on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera * Get it on F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/net.sourceforge.opencamera/ * Or you can download the APK/source directly, see "Files" above. Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
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    Downloads: 849 This Week
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    Screen Translator

    Screen Translator

    Screen capture, OCR and translation tool

    This software allows you to translate any text on screen. Basically it is a combination of screen capture, OCR and translation tools. More info and the latest release on the homepage (https://github.com/OneMoreGres/ScreenTranslator)
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    Downloads: 1,772 This Week
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    Greenshot

    Greenshot

    An open source screenshot tool

    Greenshot is an open-source screenshot software tool for Windows that quickly creates screenshots of a selected region, window, or full screen. Greenshot can easily annotates, highlight, or obfuscate a screenshot
    Downloads: 36 This Week
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    Most digital cameras produce EXIF files, which are JPEG files with extra tags that contain information about the image. The EXIF library allows you to parse an EXIF file and read the data from those tags. Development has moved to https://github.com/libexif/. See https://libexif.github.io for more details.
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    Downloads: 875 This Week
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    Peek

    Peek

    Simple animated GIF screen recorder with an easy to use interface

    Peek makes it easy to create short screencasts of a screen area. It was built for the specific use case of recording screen areas, e.g. for easily showing UI features of your own apps or for showing a bug in bug reports. With Peek, you simply place the Peek window over the area you want to record and press "Record". Peek is optimized for generating animated GIFs, but you can also directly record to WebM or MP4 if you prefer. Peek is not a general purpose screencast app with extended features but rather focuses on the single task of creating small, silent screencasts of an area of the screen for creating GIF animations or silent WebM or MP4 videos. Peek runs on X11 or inside a GNOME Shell Wayland session using XWayland. Support for more Wayland desktops might be added in the future.
    Downloads: 32 This Week
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    Provides optical character recognition (OCR) solutions for Vietnamese language.
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    Downloads: 827 This Week
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    Flameshot

    Flameshot

    Screenshot software for Linux

    Flameshot is a powerful open source screenshot software for Linux that’s easy to use and customizable in appearance.
    Downloads: 22 This Week
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    guliverkli

    Media Player Classic, now part of the mpc-hc project

    Home of VobSub, Media Player Classic (MPC) and other misc utils. This project is now part of the Media Player Classic - Home Cinema project, at https://sourceforge.net/projects/mpc-hc/
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    Downloads: 503 This Week
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    Screenity

    Screenity

    The most powerful screen recorder & annotation tool for Chrome

    Screenity is a feature-packed screen and camera recorder for Chrome. Annotate your screen to give feedback, emphasize your clicks, edit your recording, and much more. Make unlimited recordings of your tab, desktop, any application, and camera. Annotate by drawing anywhere on the screen, adding text, and creating arrows. Highlight your clicks, focus on your mouse, or hide it from the recording. Individual microphone and computer audio controls, push to talk, and more. Custom countdowns, show controls only on hover, and many other customization options. Export as mp4, gif, and webm, or save the video directly to Google Drive. Make sure the language you want to translate Screenity into is supported by the Chrome Store. Before submitting the pull request, it would be helpful if you tried running the extension in the new language, to make sure everything looks right.
    Downloads: 20 This Week
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    Auto Screen Capture

    Auto Screen Capture

    Automated screen capture utility

    A portable and command line friendly application that takes screenshots while you work and play. This software is free and open source but if you find it useful then a small donation is appreciated! https://paypal.me/codewalker777
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    Downloads: 414 This Week
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    Luminance HDR

    Luminance HDR

    Complete solution for HDR photography

    Luminance HDR is a complete suite for HDR imaging workflow. It provides a wide range of functionalities, during both the fusion stage and the tonemapping stage. Its graphical user interface, based on Qt5, runs on a variety of platforms, such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X 10.9 and later and several Unix flavors (Linux, FreeBSD and others). Input images can be supplied in multiple formats, from JPEG to RAW files. In the same way, output can be saved in many different formats as well, from JPEG to TIFF (both 8 bit and 16 bit per channel), enabling all the power of your post processing tools.
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    Downloads: 373 This Week
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    Deskreen

    Deskreen

    Deskreen turns any device with a web browser into a secondary screen

    Use any device with a web browser as a second screen for your computer (with the help of Virtual Display Adapter). Share your computer entire screen to any device that has a web browser. Limit Deskreen to share only a single application view to any device with a web browser. If you are a video blogger and you need a teleprompter, or you need to look at the camera during a video conference, Flip Screen Mode is just for you. Deskreen can share screen video over WiFi. No cables are needed. Connect as many devices as you want at the same time. Share the computer screens to all of them. You can change picture quality while sharing a screen. Auto quality change supported. Three easy steps to connect with Deskreen. User friendly design with features that you need. Deskreen was built with security in mind. It uses an industry standard of End-to-end encryption.
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    You-Get

    You-Get

    Dumb downloader that scrapes the web

    You-Get is a small command-line utility for downloading media (video, audio and images) from the Web when there are no other means to do so. It can download video and audio files from such popular web sites as YouTube, Twitter, Niconico, Vimeo, Flickr, Instagram and a whole lot more. You-Get is a great option for when you want to enjoy your favorite videos, audio or images from the internet without having to open any web browsers or get interrupted by ads. It’s also a good choice for when you want to get rid of any closed-source technology or proprietary JavaScript code from running on your computer.
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    CamStudio - Screen Recorder

    CamStudio - Screen Recorder

    Free screen recording software

    CamStudio records screen and audio activity on your computer to create AVI video files and turns them into bandwidth-friendly, streaming Flash videos (SWF). CamStudio also lets you add screen captions or video annotations to your recordings through anti-aliased images, or by producing a Webcam movie of yourself (screen in screen) on your desktop. And CamStudio comes with its own lossless codec that produces crystal clear results with a much smaller filesize compared some popular codecs, like Microsoft Video 1. Additional options include cursor controls, the ability to record an entire screen or a portion of it, and selections for output quality. Best of all, CamStudio is easy to use and navigate, plus it includes a built-in Help file. Official release builds: http://p.sf.net/camstudio/stable Source Tree: http://p.sf.net/camstudio/mercurial Patches sent to the dev mailing list. Consider joining the CamStudio project by emailing one of the admins.
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    Downloads: 475 This Week
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    html2canvas

    html2canvas

    A JavaScript HTML screenshot renderer

    html2canvas is a JavaScript HTML renderer. The script provides you with the tools to take screenshots of webpages directly on the browser. The screenshot is based on the DOM and therefore, it may not be 100% accurate to the real representation, given that it is not an actual screenshot, but a type of screenshot built based on the available data and information of the page. The script renders such page as a canvas image, by reading the DOM and the different styles of the featured elements. It doesn't require rendering from the server, given that the image is created on the user's browser. However, as it is heavily dependent on the browser, the library is not to be used in nodejs. It can't circumvent any browser content policy restrictions and to render cross-origin content a proxy will be needed to get the content to the same origin.
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    A GUI to ease the process of producing a multipage PDF from a scan. gscan2pdf should work on almost any Linux/BSD machine.
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Guide to Open Source Capture Software

Open source capture software is a type of software development application that allows users to freely access and modify source code, which can be used to create new software. It is considered free and open source (FOSS) because it is made freely available for everyone to use, study, and modify without any copyright restrictions. A benefit of using open source capture software is that anyone can improve on the existing code or add features as needed without having permission from the author or license-holder.

This type of software enables the user to record digital media files such as audio, video, and images with minimal effort. This makes it ideal for creating content like podcasts and videos quickly and easily. The captured media files may then be edited in various ways depending on what’s needed before they are saved as an output format. Many popular open source capture programs include Audacity, CamStudio, Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), VLC Media Player, GIMP Image Editor and many more.

These programs typically have basic features like video recording options (resolution/bitrate settings), timeline editing capabilities for multiple tracks at once; different audio inputs (like microphone or pre-recorded sound clips); image manipulation filters; file management capability so users can organize their recordings; project saving functions; some even come with automatic scene transition effects for easy transitions between shots/clips. Some advanced versions also offer support for hardware devices such as webcams or USB cameras - allowing users to directly live stream from their devices into the program itself without needing separate streaming applications or hardware encoders.

Finally some open sources capture programs provide quality automation tools which allow producers to reduce manual labour by automatically adjusting settings according to predetermined rulesets based on user preferences – making it easier to manage large amounts of changing data over time whilst keeping production quality consistent throughout any given project.

Open Source Capture Software Features

  • Image/Video Capture: Open source capture software provides users with the ability to record images or videos from a variety of sources, including webcams, video cameras, and image manipulation programs. The feature allows users to retrieve still frames and full movies without having to purchase expensive hardware.
  • Audio Recording: Whether it’s capturing conversations for use in podcasts or creating music using external microphones, open source capture software can provide users with the ability to record audio from multiple sources. Many programs even allow for live streaming as well as store audio that has already been recorded.
  • Time-Lapse Capture: This feature allows users to take a series of photographs at a set interval over an extended period of time and then stitch them together seamlessly into one dynamic video. This is perfect for situations where an event has to be captured in real-time or when people want a fast-paced overview of something that’s happening over several hours or days.
  • Multi-Track Video Editing: With open source capture software, users can layer different scenes on top of each other with ease by working within multi-track video editing mode. They can also adjust levels and speed as needed while taking advantage of various effects such as green screen features or transitions between segments.
  • Title Graphic Builder: When used alongside multi-track editing capabilities, this feature allows users to create titles and graphics quickly by simply dragging and dropping objects onto their timeline track while they edit their footage with precision accuracy in real time without ever needing specialized knowledge about typography styles or page design rules.

What Types of Open Source Capture Software Are There?

  • Screen Capture Software: Screen capture software is a type of open source software that is used for creating screenshots or recording video footage of a computer screen. This type of software is typically used for creating tutorials or to document computer issues.
  • Audio Capture Software: Audio capture software allows users to record audio from multiple sources, such as an external microphone, line-in device, or even the computer’s built-in microphone. It can also be used for basic audio editing tasks such as cutting and trimming audio recordings.
  • Video Capture Software: Video capture software enables users to digitize analog video signals, like closed-circuit television (CCTV) feeds and stored tapes onto a storage medium for archiving purposes. It is often useful for capturing video content from digital cameras, smartphones or tablets as well as webcams and other input devices connected to the PC.
  • Image Capture Software: Image Capture software allows users to scan images from digital cameras or scanners into their computer system to create digital versions of photographs which can be further edited using image editing programs. The scanned images may also then be used in printing documents or uploaded online.
  • Document Capture Software: Document capture software streamlines the process of converting paper documents into digital files using OCR (optical character recognition) technology which converts printed pages into machine-readable code. This type of OSS enables users to quickly convert physical documents into electronic formats with minimal data entry effort required by employees.

Benefits of Open Source Capture Software

  1. Cost Savings: Open source capture software is generally free or available at low cost compared to proprietary systems, which can be expensive and require costly licenses. This can result in significant savings for businesses and organizations.
  2. Customization: With open source software, users have the ability to customize their own tools and workflows. This allows them to tailor the software to meet their specific needs, instead of having to conform to off-the-shelf solutions.
  3. Flexibility: Open source capture software provides more flexibility than closed-source alternatives, as it’s easier to adapt the codebase when changes are needed. It also opens up opportunities for collaboration with other developers, which can enable faster development cycles and give users access to a larger pool of expertise than may otherwise be available.
  4. Security: Open source systems often offer better security than closed-source solutions due to greater transparency around the codebase and underlying architecture, making it easier for developers to identify potential issues before they become major problems.
  5. Reliability: Many open source programs have been on the market for years and are well tested by large user bases, helping ensure reliable performance over time. Additionally, if an issue does arise there is typically a large network of experienced developers who can provide support and guidance quickly in order help resolve any issues quickly.

Who Uses Open Source Capture Software?

  • Hobbyists: Hobbyists use open source capture software to record and stream their favorite activities, such as gaming or music.
  • Small Businesses: Small businesses often use open source capture software because it can be customized quickly and easily to fit their specific needs.
  • Educators: Educators use open source software for recording lectures, tutorials, seminars and other educational content for students.
  • Marketers & Advertising Professionals: Marketers and advertising professionals use open source capture software to create high-quality videos that can be used in campaigns or promotions.
  • Journalists & Writers: Journalists and writers utilize open source capture software to quickly create interviews with sources or write reports about certain topics for publication purposes.
  • Researchers & Scientists: Researchers and scientists use open source capture software to record laboratory experiments, conduct studies, analyze data, or document findings in a systematic manner.

How Much Does Open Source Capture Software Cost?

Open source capture software is typically free to download, so it does not have a cost associated with it. However, if you want the full suite of features and functionality that comes with many open source capture software applications, you may need to purchase additional plugins or add-ons that are offered by third-party developers. Additionally, if you require technical support or assistance in using the application, there may be fees associated with those services as well. It's important to note that while open source capture software typically has no upfront costs associated with it, there are potential risks involved when downloading such software - mainly due to the fact that there is no formal company or organization responsible for maintaining the security of open source software applications. For this reason, users should exercise caution and consult an expert before downloading any open source capture software solution.

What Does Open Source Capture Software Integrate With?

Open source capture software can integrate with a variety of types of software, including image editing and image manipulation programs, audio editors and sound mixers, video management software, data acquisition systems and analysis tools. Image editing and manipulation tools allow users to adjust the appearance of images generated by the capture software, as well as combine multiple images into a single composite. Audio editors enable users to modify how audio tracks appear within their projects; sound mixers grant control over how different sound elements are mixed together. Video management software helps organize recorded video files and enhances collaboration capabilities while data acquisition systems enable collection of important data from video recordings. Lastly, analysis tools help uncover patterns or correlations that may not be visible using standard methods.

Open Source Capture Software Trends

  1. Increased Efficiency: Open source capture software allows users to capture and process data at a much faster rate than with traditional methods. This means that tasks such as data extraction, analysis, and reporting can be completed more quickly.
  2. Improved Collaboration: Open source capture software enables teams to work together more easily as well as get access to the same tools and resources. This allows for more efficient collaboration on projects, especially when working with remote teams.
  3. Cost Savings: Open source capture software is often free or has lower licensing costs than proprietary solutions. This can help organizations save money on their software budget while still getting the features they need.
  4. Flexible Platforms: Open source capture software can be deployed on a variety of platforms, including cloud-based solutions and virtual machines. This makes it easier for organizations to scale their applications without having to invest in new hardware.
  5. Faster Development: Open source capture software is often updated frequently with new features and bug fixes. This makes it easier for developers to keep up with the latest technology and quickly develop new applications that meet their needs.

Getting Started With Open Source Capture Software

Using open source capture software is a great way to get started working with digital media projects. Open source capture software enables users to easily record and edit digital audio and video in an affordable and efficient manner. To get started, the first step is to find an appropriate open source capture program for your needs. There are several options available online, each with their own distinct features and capabilities. Once you have chosen the right software for your project, you should download it onto your computer or device and install it according to the instructions on its website or documentation.

Once you have installed the software, you can begin using it by opening up any relevant documents such as images or videos that need editing. The next step is to set up any necessary settings for the video or audio file format that you wish to save in. Depending on what type of project you are working on, this may require specific resolutions, frame rates, bitrates, etc., which should be configured in order to produce the best quality output possible.

The next step is to prepare whatever equipment or hardware may be needed for recording purposes - such as microphones or cameras - which will then need to be connected up through audio/video cables so they can interface directly with your computer system. After setting up everything correctly, you can use your open source capture program start capturing live footage from any recording device while also controlling other parameters like color correction levels if desired before saving out into a supported file format when finished recording.

Finally, once all of this has been completed successfully, users can access their captured data from within their open-source programs’ library section where they will be able to preview their footage before exporting them into whatever formats are needed for further editing sessions elsewhere if required as well as being distributed online accordingly afterward for public viewing enjoyment.